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7 things your personal trainer does that you should do, too

Stay motivated and get fit with these personal trainer-approved health tips.

Mar, 2026
LearnFitness7 things your personal trainer does that you should do, too
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Eat Right, Not Rigid
Take The Day Off
Learn The Techniques
Make A Schedule
Try HIIT Training
Set Goals
Plan A Post-Workout Meal

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Do you ever wonder how personal trainers stay so fit? Surprise: you don’t need to jump into power lifting or shell out the big bucks to work with a personal trainer to get in shape. Start with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and two days of muscle-strengthening activities per week, plus these other ways real-life trainers stay fit.

Medically reviewed in January 2020.

Written byTaylor Lupo.
Medically reviewed byMegan Burke, MD.January, 2026

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